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Laurie Schmitt

Practical support for parenting and life stressors

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Credentials
MD, LCSW-C
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Laurie

Laurie Schmitt is a licensed clinician in Maryland who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and depression. She has 13 years of professional experience and aims to meet people where they are. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth, so conversations stay focused and practical.

She supports people coping with major life changes and helps them sort through new or uncertain situations. Laurie listens closely and adapts sessions to fit each person’s needs.

Background and approach

That means the way she talks with someone and the steps they try together can look different from case to case. Expect straightforward conversations about what is most pressing. Laurie works to make goals clear and manageable.

She emphasizes real steps someone can try between sessions to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. Her training includes an MD and a Licensed Certified Social Worker credential - LCSW-C. Over her 13 years in practice she has built experience across a range of emotional and life concerns.

Laurie balances practical tools with empathy to help people gain momentum. She communicates in English and offers several online formats to make scheduling easier. Signing up starts with a short questionnaire and a chance to match on scheduling and fit.

Laurie encourages gentle first steps and supports people as they move forward.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Laurie uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear goals and practical steps. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and planning small behavioral changes. These tools help reduce immediate distress and make daily routines easier to manage.

She also uses problem-focused talk therapy to address relationship and communication problems. This involves identifying specific patterns that cause conflict, practicing new ways of communicating, and trying small experiments between sessions to see what works. That kind of work can help with parenting challenges and improving day-to-day interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Laurie will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend techniques to try. She adjusts the plan over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work through life transitions. Laurie uses the different formats to match the way someone prefers to connect and to keep progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Laurie address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Laurie keeps sessions practical and focused on the next steps someone can take. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s circumstances and priorities.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
Credentials shown are MD and LCSW-C, license number MD LCSW-C 23232, and Laurie practices in Maryland.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer different ways to connect.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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